The Duo

The Duo gives X2 Mult whenever your played hand contains a Pair.

Effect: X2 Mult if played hand contains a Pair

The Duo gives X2 Mult when your hand contains a Pair in Balatro, including Full House and Three of a Kind. Rare, $8. How to unlock it and combos.

Cost: $8

Rarity: Rare

Category: Multiplicative Mult Jokers

Unlock requirement: Win a run without playing a Pair.

How to play The Duo

Staple multiplier for Pair containing hands, including Two Pair/Full House. Stack with additive Pair/Two Pair jokers so x2 multiplies their Mult.

Best synergies

Jolly Joker
Spare Trousers

How it works

The Duo gives X2 Mult whenever your played hand contains a Pair. That covers more than plain Pairs: Two Pair, Three of a Kind, Full House, Four of a Kind, Five of a Kind and Flush House all contain a Pair. It is Rare, costs $8, and Blueprint and Brainstorm can copy it.

How to unlock

Win a run without playing a Pair.

Copyable by Blueprint/Brainstorm

yes

Best combos

Jolly Joker: +8 Mult on the same Pair hands, cheap early support.
The Trio: Three of a Kind and Full House trigger both for X6 Mult combined.
The Family: Four of a Kind triggers both, X8 Mult combined.
Spare Trousers: Scales on Two Pair, which The Duo also rewards.

Frequently asked questions

Does The Duo work on Three of a Kind or Full House?

Yes. Any hand that contains a Pair counts, including Three of a Kind, Full House and Four of a Kind.

How do I unlock The Duo?

Win a run without ever playing a hand classed as a Pair. Other hands that contain pairs, such as Two Pair or Full House, are still allowed.

Is The Duo Rare?

Yes. It is a Rare joker and costs $8.

Next steps

Checked for Balatro 1.0.1

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